Clinics & Services

• Being a typical small rural practice we try to provide all the services you would expect. These include:

• General Medical Services: diagnose and treat diseases and refer to a specialist if needed

• Chronic condition reviews: keeping a check on chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, asthma and others. We plan to invite you at least once a year for a review in the month of your birthday

• Child health checks and vaccinations

• Antenatal care, in association with the Islay midwives

• Contraception and cervical smears

• Travel health: please note that some vaccinations and malaria pills are NOT available on the NHS, but can be provided privately

• Minor surgery

• Annual influenza vaccination

• Drug monitoring: blood tests for certain drugs like warfarin, rheumatology medication and cancer drugs

• A&E and out of hours care: the doctor is on call 24 hours per day

• Palliative care: looking after you at home if you are terminally ill

• Medical examinations for insurance or driving. Please note these normally incur a charge.